Events for snowbirds, seniors

Published: Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 11:54 AM.

Click “Send us your events” at PanamaCity.com or email Jan Waddy, jwaddy@pcnh.com, or Tony Simmons, tsimmons@pcnh.com. Inclusion in this calendar of events, which also appears on the Events page at PanamaCity.com, is at editors’ discretion.

Click “Send us your events” at PanamaCity.com or email Jan Waddy, jwaddy@pcnh.com, or Tony Simmons, tsimmons@pcnh.com. Inclusion in this calendar of events, which also appears on the Events page at PanamaCity.com, is at editors’ discretion.

SENIOR TUESDAY: 9:45 a.m. at Gulf World Marine Park (doors open at 9:30 a.m.). Seniors (55 and older) receive 50 percent off general park admission. Admission includes an all-day pass to see shows featuring dolphins, sea lions, tropical birds and reptiles; animal exhibits including penguins, alligators, sea turtles, flamingos, stingrays and more. Be one of the first 125 seniors and be treated to coffee, donuts and an animal seminar for the same low price. Today’s topic: Sharks — Friend or Foe? Seating is limited so purchase your tickets in advance. Details: GulfWorldMarinePark.com.

Wednesday, Feb. 6

WINTER RESIDENT DANCES: 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays and Sundays through February at the Boardwalk Beach Resort. Entry fee of $3 per person.

Thursday, Feb. 7

SENIOR PROM: 6-9 p.m. at Edgewater Beach Resort. Tickets on sale Jan. 14 at the Panama City Visitor Information Center. Music by Go Big or Go Home. The 2013 Prom King and Queen will ride in the Mardi Gras Parade on Feb. 9 at Pier Park.

SENIOR TUESDAY: 9:45 a.m. at Gulf World Marine Park (doors open at 9:30 a.m.). Seniors (55 and older) receive 50-percent off general park admission. Admission includes an all-day pass to see shows featuring dolphins, sea lions, tropical birds and reptiles; animal exhibits including penguins, alligators, sea turtles, flamingos, stingrays and more. Be one of the first 125 seniors and be treated to coffee, donuts and an animal seminar for the same low price. Today’s topic: Coral Reef — Cities Under the Sea. Seating is limited so purchase your tickets in advance. Details: GulfWorldMarinePark.com.

WINTER RESIDENT APPRECIATION: 9-11 a.m. at the Panama City Beach Visitor Information Center, corner of State 79 and U.S. 98. Enjoy free coffee and donuts, and receive information on area events and opportunities. Sponsoring groups will have representatives on hand to answer visitors’ questions. Details: Call the Panama City Beach CVB at 233-5070.

PAINTING PARTNERS AT THE OATFIELD: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Panama City Beach Senior Center Oatfield Building on Lyndell Lane with more than 30 painters, woodcarvers and stained glass crafters. Artists give 20 percent of proceeds from sales to support the Senior Center.

SENIOR TUESDAY: 9:45 a.m. at Gulf World Marine Park (doors open at 9:30 a.m.). Seniors (55 and older) receive 50-percent off general park admission. Admission includes an all-day pass to see shows featuring dolphins, sea lions, tropical birds and reptiles; animal exhibits including penguins, alligators, sea turtles, flamingos, stingrays and more. Be one of the first 125 seniors and be treated to coffee, donuts and an animal seminar for the same low price. Today’s topic: Veterinary Care at Gulf World & Institute. Seating is limited so purchase your tickets in advance. Details: GulfWorldMarinePark.com.

WISCONSIN DAY: 11 a.m. at Breakers Restaurant in Panama City Beach.

Feb. 20

MICHIGANDAY: 11 a.m. at Breakers Restaurant in Panama City Beach.

WINTER RESIDENT DANCES: 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays and Sundays through February at the Boardwalk Beach Resort. Entry fee of $3 per person.

Feb. 21

WISCONSIN DAY: 11 a.m. at Breakers Restaurant in Panama City Beach.

Feb. 23

WINTER RESIDENT BON VOYAGE CRUISE: 4 to 7 p.m. aboard the Lady Anderson Dining Yacht, hosted by the Convention and Visitors Bureau. The cruise will include a full buffet, live music and dancing, and a cash bar. Purchase tickets at the Panama City Beach Welcome Center beginning at 8 a.m. Feb. 8; only $5 per person, but tickets will go fast.

AN EVENING IN MONTE CARLO : 6 p.m.-1 a.m., at the Panama City Beach Senior Center, 423 Lyndell Lane. Bay County Alzheimer’s Alliance presents a fun evening of casino style gaming, doorprizes, silent sution, and a Boar’s Head dinner. Tickets: $50 each, and can be purchased at The Eye Center of North Florida, 2500 N. State 77. A BYOB event. Details: 276-2646.

Feb. 24

WINTER RESIDENT DANCES: 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays and Sundays through February at the Boardwalk Beach Resort. Entry fee of $3 per person.

Feb. 26

SENIOR TUESDAY: 9:45 a.m. at Gulf World Marine Park (doors open at 9:30 a.m.). Seniors (55 and older) receive 50-percent off general park admission. Admission includes an all-day pass to see shows featuring dolphins, sea lions, tropical birds and reptiles; animal exhibits including penguins, alligators, sea turtles, flamingos, stingrays and more. Be one of the first 125 seniors and be treated to coffee, donuts and an animal seminar for the same low price. Today’s topic: Rough-Toothed Dolphins Only at Gulf World. Seating is limited so purchase your tickets in advance. Details: GulfWorldMarinePark.com.